Day: August 28, 2023

Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is very common and usually doesn't have a serious cause. And it often gets better on its own. But do you know: If you have back pain, sitting up straight, staying in bed, and avoiding exercise may actually make it worse. Here's the truth and reality about back pain and back problems.  

Paper and bamboo straws have risen in popularity as alternatives to plastic straws. But scientists in Belgium recently tested dozens of straws and found a majority to contain PFAS – a family of synthetic chemicals resistant to water, grease, and heat and used in the manufacture of a range of consumer products. It’s not clear whether the manufacturers of the straws analysed are intentionally...